Tips for Decorating a Narrow Balcony

Tips for Decorating a Narrow Balcony

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Ready to start planning the decor of your narrow balcony? The first thing you need to do is analyze the layout of the space. Layout refers to the configuration of the balcony relative to the overall house plan. Where is it located? Often, a balcony connects directly to the living room, but it can also be accessible from a bedroom or dining room.

How is this connection made? Why sliding doors? To open them. Sliding doors are the best choice for narrow balconies, as they don't take up space in the surrounding environment when open. Therefore, if possible, replace the hinged variant to provide a bit more free space. And one more tip: the larger the door, the stronger the sense of spaciousness and integration between rooms.

Using Space

How do you plan to use the narrow balcony? Perhaps your goal is simply to connect it with the main environment and extend it. Another possibility is to use it as a small kitchen with space for serving dishes.

It's also worth considering space for relaxation or children's entertainment if you have kids. For each of these functions, the narrow balcony will need to be planned differently. Therefore, it's very important to define its use in advance so as not to waste time or money on decorating a narrow balcony.

Verticalization

The first tip for decorating a narrow balcony after determining its purpose is to make maximum use of vertical space. The more you use the walls and even the windowsill, the better. A good example of vertical decoration is shelves and niches. These elements can accommodate all decorative goals you want to showcase, as well as plants, books and other project components.

If you plan to use the narrow balcony as a kitchen, install a small upper cabinet for storing items and kitchen utensils such as cups, cutlery and napkins. The main thing is that the floor remains free and the passage is not obstructed.

Integration

Nothing beats integration when it comes to decorating a narrow balcony. This is the only way to make this space appear larger than it actually is. For that, the first tip is to choose floor standardization, creating an idea of continuity between rooms.

Enhance this concept with investments in a similar decorative style and color palette.

Using Plants

Plants provide a cozy, warm and intimate atmosphere for a narrow balcony. The trick to using them without overfilling (limited) space is creating vertical panels and gardens.

For this, choose such species as bromeliads, orchids, ferns, boa constrictor (god snake), lumbardis, dollar flower, bride's crown and other plants that can be grown hanging. Even using shelves as support for vases is an option. The result will look beautiful.

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